Erlanger Offers Classes And Events For July 7-13

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Erlanger now offers online childbirth education class. The online class is an easy-to-understand interactive program that includes more than 70 videos, animated illustrations, downloadable PDF files, review quizzes and information specific to Erlanger East and Erlanger Baroness birthing services. By choosing the online childbirth program, participants will have access to all the information for six months. The cost for the courses is $25.

For more information or to register for the online childbirth program and other classes and events mentioned below, call Erlanger’s HealthLink at 778-LINK (5465), seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to midnight. HealthLink Plus is a free membership program open to adults 18 and older.

Monday, July 7

Bariatric Support Group

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Erlanger Chattanooga Lifestyle Center

Bariatric Support Group meetings are for individuals scheduled to have Bariatric surgery or who have already had weight loss surgery. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at 778-LINK (5465) for more information.

Wednesday, July 9

Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Seminar

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Erlanger Baroness (Downtown)

Area residents who are overweight and /or with health problems related to obesity are invited to learn more about the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center at Erlanger. It is a free seminar and registration is required. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at 778-LINK (5465) to register. Visit Erlanger’s You Tube Channel at www.youtube.com/erlangerhealth and click The Weight Loss Program under Playlist to watch first-hand accounts from those who have gone through the program.

Thursday, July 10

Diabetes Education Class

1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Erlanger Chattanooga Lifestyle Center

This class will explore ways to manage diabetes. Call 778-9400 for more information on physician referral and insurance reimbursement.

Sunday, July 13

Stork Scoop

2:00-3:30 p.m.

Erlanger East (Gunbarrel)

Get the scoop on all things expecting new baby, laboring, delivery and postpartum for mom. Learn the basics from experts who bring you Erlanger’s childbirth and breastfeeding classes. The session is free but registration is required. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at 778-LINK (5465) to register.

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